Christopher Bene

Senior Vice President 973-200-4772cbene@madisonbrokerage.com Chris has built, nurtured, and grown relationships with insurance agents, financial advisors, P&C agencies, broker-dealers, and employee benefit firms for more than 20 years. His focus has been on the life insurance, annuity, and long-term care brokerage space. He has spent most of his career in sales, business development, and sales […]

Anne Marie Connelly

Case Manager 973-435-3788aconnelly@madisonbrokerage.com Anne Marie comes to us with over 20 years of experience on the BGA side. Anne Marie resides in Denville, NJ, and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.

Lisa Verhagen

Administrative Assistant 973-435-3795lverhagen@madisonbrokerage.com Lisa brings an extensive background in customer service, which has instilled in her the core values of active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Whether she’s engaging with customers over the phone, through email, or in person, her dedication is always to create a positive and lasting impression.Outside of her professional life, Lisa is […]

Carrier Update: Nationwide’s New and Improved Underwriting!

Nationwide’s New and Improved Underwriting! Over the past year, Nationwide has adopted new underwriting procedures to provide more competitive offers for healthy clients, while creating a more efficient experience for your client! Here are some resources that go into greater detail regarding these underwriting programs. Take a look! Watch Here! Helpful Materials!

Carrier Update: Mutual of Omaha – Texting is Live!

New Signature Method available for Omaha’s Simplified Issue products! As of October 11th, the following enhancements are being made to all client signatures on Omaha’s electronic application platform: • Text message signature process is available • There is less scrolling and no required pop-ups • The number of clicks has been reduced throughout the signature […]

Annuity of the Month: Lincoln OptiBlend 10

Annuity of the Month: Lincoln OptiBlend 10 The Lincoln OptiBlend 10 is a flexible premium fixed indexed annuity with a 10-year surrender charge period.  This 10-year FIA provides advantages such as tax deferral, long-term growth , and a death benefit payout with the added benefit of enhanced growth with no risk of loss of premium due to market fluctuations. […]

MBC Life Product of the Month: Ladder Life Term

Madison Brokerage is excited to offer Ladder Life’s Digital Direct to Consumer Term! Instant Underwriting available for 3,000,000 or lower Face Amounts offered are from $100,000 to $8,000,000• For face amounts from $3,000,001 to $8,000,000, additional underwriting is requested The only product offered currently is Term (10,15,20,25 & 30) Term is available in all states […]